Highway Maintenance Tech & Medium Equipment Operator - CDL

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is hiring for a position involving operating a tandem dump truck and assisting in roadside maintenance in the state of South Carolina. The role requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

You will work with a maintenance crew on ditch work, signage, and traffic control during road repairs. We seek reliable individuals able to perform physical tasks and respond to weather-related emergencies as

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience or equivalent
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required
• CDL Class A must be obtained within six (6) months of placement

Responsibilities

• Operates a tandem dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris.
• Works with a maintenance crew performing ditch and shoulder work, cleaning pipes and ditches to include cleaning pipe ends, removing and replacing mailboxes, posts and highway signs.
• Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic, protect equipment, workers and general public.
• Assists supervisor in traffic control setup.
• Operates a chain saw in cutting trees on right-of-way.
• Assists with inclement weather and after hour emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is hiring for a position involving operating a tandem dump truck and assisting in roadside maintenance in the state of South Carolina. The role requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

You will work with a maintenance crew on ditch work, signage, and traffic control during road repairs. We seek reliable individuals able to perform physical tasks and respond to weather-related emergencies as